Off market apr 2019 for $881K

$1,831,710

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,846/mo

•

1,500

sq ft

729 Laurel Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

About this home

A star of New Canaan's Mid-Century Modernism, Lee House 1, designed by John Black Lee in the early 1950's lends itself to natural light and direct views of the moss-covered rocky site sitting above the terrain perched on a dramatic rock and surrounding deck. Relax with a book and a coffee or enjoy entertaining at its best. Cedar closet and expansive storage in garage. Set on 3 acres. Room for expansion.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

3.01 acresLot Size

$1,221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Christine Williams • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Bought with Christine Williams • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Source:Smart MLS #170127756

Redfin Estimate

$1,831,710

$950K since sold in April 2019$24K since October

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This home's estimate is 63.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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$995,000
B
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C
3 beds2 baths1,899 sq ft
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$1,595,000
D
4 beds3 baths4,000 sq ft
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$755,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 06840, CT

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

106.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

103

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$6,495,000
6 beds7.5 baths11,607 sq ft
505 Country Club Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,290,000
3 beds3.5 baths1,494 sq ft
176 Summer St Unit C, New Canaan, CT 06840
$2,895,000
4 beds4.5 baths6,222 sq ft
7 Park Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840
$5,999,500
5 beds6 baths10,655 sq ft
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Sale history for 729 Laurel Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170127756

Apr 15, 2019

Sold

$881,500

$588/sq ft

Mar 15, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Feb 19, 2019

Contingent

—

Sep 24, 2018

Listed

$995,000

$663/sq ft

Smart MLS #170030149

Sep 24, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Apr 9, 2018

Price Changed

$1,175,000

$783/sq ft

Nov 8, 2017

Listed

$1,350,000

$900/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 31, 1997

Sold

$440,000

$293/sq ft

Smart MLS #96033839

Oct 18, 1996

Listed

$540,000

$360/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 30, 1993

Sold

$315,000

$210/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,443 (+3.1%)

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2022

$12,068 (+1.2%)

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2021

$11,930

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2020

$11,930 (−0.4%)

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2019

$11,983 (−5.6%)

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2018

$12,688 (+1.7%)

$579,810 + $168,280

$748,090

2017

$12,471 (+2.2%)

$579,810 + $168,280

$748,090

2016

$12,201 (+5.0%)

$579,810 + $168,280

$748,090

2014

$11,625

$579,810 + $168,280

$748,090

Tax history for 729 Laurel Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,443 (+3.1%)

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2022

$12,068 (+1.2%)

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2021

$11,930

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2020

$11,930 (−0.4%)

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2019

$11,983 (−5.6%)

$548,030 + $108,920

$656,950

2018

$12,688 (+1.7%)

$579,810 + $168,280

$748,090

2017

$12,471 (+2.2%)

$579,810 + $168,280

$748,090

2016

$12,201 (+5.0%)

$579,810 + $168,280

$748,090

2014

$11,625

$579,810 + $168,280

$748,090

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.01 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,500

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

187679

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 2

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 5
Laundry Room Location: First Floor
Interior Features: Security System
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 2

Room Information
Room Count: 6
Basement Description: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Siding: Other
Exterior Features: Deck

Lot Information
Lot Description: Dry, Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Rocky, Sloping Lot

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1500

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $748,090

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Saxe Middle
High School: New Canaan
Elementary School: East

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: North on 123/ Smith Ridge, right onto Canoe Hill Road, left onto Laurel Road. Follow house on right.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 187679

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 4

Around this home

Schools

East School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

Saxe Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

10/10

New Canaan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.74M – $2.11M

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Home values near 729 Laurel Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
701 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3278 Sq. Ft.	$1,762,734
627 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6560 Sq. Ft.	$3,842,396

Address	Redfin Estimate
607 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2899 Sq. Ft.	$2,136,970
650 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6144 Sq. Ft.	$3,216,246

Address	Redfin Estimate
685 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$2,576,367
635 Laurel Road, New Canaan, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3999 Sq. Ft.	$2,713,417

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